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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN DRAMATIC WRITING VWR007

Duration (approx) 1500 hours
Qualification
Associate Diploma

Why Study Dramatic Writing?

What is dramatic writing?

It is writing that involves writing suspenseful and interesting stories, books and scripts.

It can involve writing short stories, novels or scripts for TV, theatre and films. 

Dramatic writing aims to

Dramatic writing will involve dialogue, action, maybe visual aspects. It will convey emotion and meaning to the reader or audience.

If you would like to write stories that are suspenseful and dramatic, consider expanding your writing skills with this diploma level qualification in dramatic writing.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for amateur and experienced writers who want to develop and enhance their writing skills in the area of dramatic writing.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

During the course, you will -

  • Discover the reality of writing drama.
  • Write fictional stories, plays, poetry.
  • Develop the skills you will need to interest, intrigue and impact upon your readers.
  • Understand the scope and nature of the genre.
  • Explore the possibilities for earning an income from work you undertake.
  • Study psychology to add depth and realism to your writing about human behaviour.
  • Develop the writing skills needed to be a writer.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

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COURSE STRUCTURE
The Associate Diploma in Applied Dramatic Writing comprises 15 modules, as shown below. Please click on the module titles for further details on each.

  1. Introduction to Psychology BPS101
  2. Communications VWR100
  3. Dramatic Writing BWR110
  4. Abnormal Psychology BPS307
  5. Ethics BPS217
  6. Writing Fiction BWR105
  7. Anger Management BPS111
  8. Research Project I BGN102
  9. Children’s Writing BWR104
  10. Criminal Psychology BPS309 or Stress Management VPS100
  11. Freelance Writing BWR102
  12. Writing Poetry BWR109
  13. Script Writing BWR204
  14. Advanced Freelance Writing (Applied Writing) BWR201
  15. Industry (Workplace) Project

MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT WHAT TO WRITE
Decide on your Genre
You may enjoy reading certain types of books, you may have a story you are bursting to write. The genre is important. If you don’t decide your genre at the beginning, you may end up going off on a tangent and writing a romantic comedy instead of the action thriller you were planning. Genre is a word often used to describe categories or types of written text. Some of the more familiar genres of creative writing are:

  • Poetry of all kinds
  • Short stories
  • Novels - including westerns, romance, science fiction, detective stories, mysteries, fantasy, etc.
  • Stage play scripts
  • Film and television screenplays
  • Lyrics.

Other genres that we may not think of as creative writing are:

  • Magazine articles
  • Newspaper feature stories
  • Essays
  • Biographies
  • Advertisements
  • Card greetings
  • Books or articles on science, history etc.

Know Your Subject
Before writing your story, consider – do you know about the subject area that you wish to write about? Think about your motivation for writing. If you think - “I’d really like to write about wizards because J. K. Rowling made a fortune” but you know absolutely nothing about wizards or magic or mythology, then it might not be the right area for you. Your first thoughts need to be – “What am I interested in?”, “What do I know about?” If you don’t know much about wizards but really want to write about them and think you have a good story, then your next step is research.

This is an essential step for anyone who wishes to write. You may know a lot about what you want to write about. But there may also be some facts or essentials for the story that require you to carry out research.

What Are the Advantages of Studying Writing with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • Keep up to date on your learning.
  • Update your CV.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in writing.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

If you would like to improve your dramatic writing skills, this course is the one for you.

From complete beginners to writers who want to improve their skills, this course will enable you to work on and improve your existing writing.

Take the time to work on your own writing.

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Meet some of our academics

John MasonMr Mason has worked 45+ years in Writing, Education, Horticulture and Recreation. His experience in both public & private sectors is extensive; particularly across Australia and England.
Rosemary Davies (General)Rosemary has over 30 years of working in jobs ranging from Writer, Consultant, Broadcaster and, Business owner, to Teacher and landscape designer. She has worked for ACS since 2008
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.


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